RF for street photography

[JT1984]

Hi everyone!

I must confess, I've been reading the forums for 2 weeks now and I'm more confused now than before.

I'm looking for a RF to try my hand at street photography so will need something light and compact. I'd also prefer a wide lens so that I can get up close and personal with my subjects. I understand that there are MANY things to consider but what would you recommend to someone who's just starting out with RF? I also have a budget of Sin$500-$700 (body + lens).

Btw, are they any RF interest groups in Singapore?

 

[night86mare]

you can try fixed lens rf, they are generally cheaper, something like yashica electro 35 or olympus xa go for $100-$200

 

[techstg]

Second that.
Get a fixed lens RF for a start. U would like to consider Canonet Ql-17 GIII.
Fixed 40mm lens and F1.7

Theres a few seller around in the "other camera/brand and format" thread.

I still own this set. Great camera to shoot street with silent shutter.

 

[azzurri]

Yup, the fixed lens rf mentioned above are great choices.

Have a look at Karen Nakamura's site. She does have quite a bit of rangefinders.

There are lots of cheap and good rangefinders that cost under $200. Some can even cost under $50 if you are lucky.

For example, the Olympus XA, Olympus Trip 35, Yashica Minister D, Canonet GIII, Minolta Hi-matic series. If you are willing to have a go at rangefinders without built in meters, the list will just get longer. There you are in the realm of the Zeiss Ikon, Voigtländer etc.

 

[Yoricko]

Fixed Lens RF.

 

[jasbay]

Photographer reaction has to be fast for certain street shots and a quick, easy to use rf can be helpful. Built-in light meter, auto shutter speed are nice to have.

 

[Hamka]

Any where/place that sell cheap, usable ones (w/o light meter, I guess)?
Other than the B/S section here, that is.

 

[Yoricko]

Any where/place that sell cheap, usable ones (w/o light meter, I guess)?
Other than the B/S section here, that is.

eBay, camera repair shops / used camera stores, they usually charge a little higher.

 

[aloyyolaaloy]

you might want to consider these

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524814

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=525387

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=525309